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Mike Beatz - Crooks

Mike Beatz
Artist:Mike Beatz
Title:Crooks
Featuring:Nu Jerzey Devil
Producer: Mike Beatz
Album:I'm Thirsty Mixtape
Label:G.T.P.S.
Twitter:@MikeBeatz
Website:Mike Beatz's Website

Average Rating:   21021   2.8
Total Ratings:       9

Like countless other artists, Mike Beatz got his start as a producer, crafting instrumentals for the likes of Capone-n-Noreaga, T-Pain, and Trina, as well as performing as a member of supergroup Monsters Ink (along with Lex One, Dynas, and Streets Buchanon).  Now, the Kingston and South Florida dual-representative is getting ready for the release of solo mixtape I’m Thirsty (hosted by DJ Absolut).  On the set’s first official leak, Beatz scoops up Black Wall Street‘s top street-teamer, Nu Jerzey Devil.  So, what topic does Beatz choose to rap about on his Booth debut?  None other than that most “gangsta” of clothing brands, Crooks & Castles!  Though Beatz’ rhymes may leave lyrical heads unimpressed, his production prowess is abundantly clear; centered around the first few bars of Nas’ opening verse on Hero, his instrumental is the track’s undeniable highlight.  As always, you get to make the final call—should Mike Beatz stay behind the boards, or has he got what it takes to make it in underground rap?


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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8068
Rating:  32121
Burmy is SPOT on in his blurb assessment. This production here is by far and away the most impressive element of CROOKS. If Beatz has chosen a few emcees of upper echelon talent to bless this beat (Bun? Luda?), my gosh.... we could of had a street classic.

Rotation, for sure.
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Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

-Dre
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Total Ratings: 230
Rating:  32121
Devil killed it but honestly my vote is for Mike Beatz to stay behind the boardz...


Posted on Jun 30, 2009    

djbooth_fan
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djbooth_fan
Total Ratings: 99
Rating:  32121
I agree, Beatz needs to stay behind the boards and do what he do. Nothing to be ashamed about. Most producers are just not that good on the mic.


Posted on Jul 01, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  21321
I have mixed feelings about this beat. Not really feeling it off top. It finds itself eventually, but I can do without this song.


Posted on Jul 01, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  32121
Beats tight. We need a instrumental until someone better (read: anyone) jumps on this beat? ... haha
Nah, they did alright with it but it would be better if he sticks in the studio and not in the booth. Rotation.


Posted on Jul 01, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  32121
So...I think the beat is bangin plus I like how they sound, but I didn't like the music. It's a 2.5


Posted on Jul 01, 2009    

gypsy1107
Rating:  21321
Posted on Jul 02, 2009    

DJ SpYdA
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 55
Rating:  32121
not bad i think they held their own as new comers on tha mic...unfortunately they didn't step up to the challenge of breakin even (making a good song) when the production wuz so much better than their rapping


Posted on Jul 02, 2009    

MrTravieso1904
DJ Booth Member

MrTravieso1904
Total Ratings: 34
Rating:  32121
tight ass beat and the backgrounds were grimey over all it was dope i'd listen to it again bumpin in my ride


Posted on Jul 06, 2009    

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